Gardening Tips

Bloom from a tulip poplar tree

Have you ever driven around in a neighborhood that just felt homey?

I love the look of established neighborhoods. You know them by the trees that have all grown up into perfect tree house trees.

There is the feeling of “home” and all the comfort that goes along with it all because of a few trees.

Today, for this Beginner Gardening Wednesday, we are sharing about 5 fast growing trees to plant in your yard. These trees grow rather quickly and will give you the feeling of home a little faster.

How can I keep my lawn green?

What vegetables should I plant in my garden?

Summertime is officially here. It wasn’t too long ago that we were fighting against snow and frost, and now we will be facing the heat the summer brings.

Today, we are continuing with our monthly regional gardening series. Every Monday, we publish a monthly gardening tip article for each region in the United States and this Monday, we are sharing about the Northeast region.

Have you ever heard that your soil’s pH levels need to be a certain amount?

Do you wonder what pH is and why it even matters?

While one look at the two letters “pH” may bring you back to high school chemistry class, before the sweat breaks out on your forehead, we will break down the meaning, why it’s important and how to test your soil’s pH levels with ease.

How often should you water your vegetable plants?

What is the recommended height for your grass?

Summer is almost here and if you’re like me, you’ve been spending most of your time in the yard. Whether it’s planting new flowers, pulling up weeds, or mowing the lawn this has been a great month to spend outside.

Today, we are continuing with our monthly regional gardening tips. Every Monday we post an article designed for a specific region of the United States. This week is the Southwest Region of the country.

When do I water my lawn?

How do I prevent and defeat weeds in my lawn?

The American lawn, it’s green, lush and tough to get, but not impossible. Today, we are letting the cat out of the bag and confessing the top 5 best tips to get the lawn of your dreams. Once these tips are applied, the green lush green grass will no longer be a dream, but a reality.

Can I still plant tomatoes?

How long should I let my grass get before I water it?

We are kicking off this Monday, the first of the month with a Regional Gardening Tips article. This week’s article will focus in on the Pacific Northwestern part of the United States, from Washington State to Northern California.

Do you have allergies?

Would you like to garden, but struggle with allergies?

Allergies are no fun. I for one know this because I have bad allergies. I have them in the spring and in the fall. This spring has been one of the worst that I can remember.

Today, I wanted to take some time to share with you about the top plants to grow if you suffer from allergies and how to fight against those allergies by simply eating food.

According to the New York Daily News, we are in for a tough allergy season this year. The polar-vortex somehow created the perfect environment for trees to pollinate, causing allergies sufferers to grab for even more tissues.